Youth Running Consensus Statement: Next Steps for Research and Advocacy-Session Presentation

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This video is a discussion among experts on the topic of youth running, focusing on the current consensus statement and how to promote youth running while preventing injuries and promoting health. The panel discusses the benefits of exercise and activity in youth, such as reducing obesity, improving education, and promoting overall health. They also highlight the problem of a high percentage of kids dropping out of sports by age 11 and the need to break this cycle of inactivity. The panel presents findings from the consensus statement, which emphasize the importance of risk factors such as BMI, sex, and previous injury in assessing injury risk in adolescent runners. They also discuss the need for more research on factors such as alignment, strength, foot strike patterns, and running kinematics. The panel touches on the importance of nutrition and energy availability for young runners, as well as the mental health aspect of running, including the pressures of body image and the need for inclusivity. They discuss the appropriateness of running as a sport for pre-adolescent children, stressing the importance of internal motivation, an organized training program, and addressing any imbalances in muscle strength or flexibility. Overall, the panel emphasizes the need for further research and advocacy to promote the health and well-being of youth runners.

Keywords

youth running

consensus statement

injury prevention

health promotion

exercise benefits

sports dropout

risk factors

running kinematics

nutrition for young runners